I'll post a better picture once I clean it up.
Friday, October 12, 2007
eBay Purchase - Gillette Milord Razor
Gillette 1940s TTO Gold "Milord" Double Edged No Date Code Safety Razor - $9.99
I'll post a better picture once I clean it up.
I'll post a better picture once I clean it up.
2007.10.12 Shave of the Day
Shower
Bath Soap: Scentual Gardens Lemon Tree Scrub Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Conditioner w/Babassu Oil
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Shampoo w/Babassu Oil
Facial Wash: Neutrogena Razor Defense Facial Scrub
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 34C Classic HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor Blades: Sharp Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Omega 6212 Elegant Silvertip Badger Natural Handle Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Em's Place Em's Lathering Lime & Citrus Shave Cream
Technique: WTG (Feather)/WTG (DE)/Cleanup (ATG)
Post Shave
Aftershave: Proraso Pre Post Shave Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc
Cologne: Em's Place Lime Citrus Cologne
Result: 4.3/5.0 One minor weeper on a blemish. With the Feather ACD-N, you could easily slice the whole thing off.
Em's shave cream is very thin but it lathers up decent and has a lot of decent qualities. The colognes however are very strong and I prefer something more subtle.
Bath Soap: Scentual Gardens Lemon Tree Scrub Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Conditioner w/Babassu Oil
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Shampoo w/Babassu Oil
Facial Wash: Neutrogena Razor Defense Facial Scrub
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 34C Classic HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor Blades: Sharp Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Omega 6212 Elegant Silvertip Badger Natural Handle Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Em's Place Em's Lathering Lime & Citrus Shave Cream
Technique: WTG (Feather)/WTG (DE)/Cleanup (ATG)
Post Shave
Aftershave: Proraso Pre Post Shave Cream
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc
Cologne: Em's Place Lime Citrus Cologne
Result: 4.3/5.0 One minor weeper on a blemish. With the Feather ACD-N, you could easily slice the whole thing off.
Em's shave cream is very thin but it lathers up decent and has a lot of decent qualities. The colognes however are very strong and I prefer something more subtle.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
How I Clean Up an Old Razor
This is the routine I use to clean up an old razor acquisition. Usually either from eBay or an antique store. It gets rid of almost any amount of junk on the razor. I have only had to trash 2 razors. One had a fractured handle and the other just had too much metal fatigue to begin with.
1) Soak the razors for 2-3 hours or overnight in a bath of Evapo-Rust
2) Rinse off razors in cold water.
3) Put the razors into the Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner with some water and a little soap scum removing solution and run it for 2 sessions of 8 minutes apiece.
4) Rinse off razors in cold water.
5) Scrub razors with toothbrush and Maas Metal Polish.
6) Wipe off Maas Metal Polish with paper towels or clean dry cotton cloth.
7) Finish polishing with clean dry cotton cloth.
8) Repeat steps 5-7 if needed.
9) Soak polished razors in a mineral oil bath for 2 hours. Wipe dry.
Done. The razors should be bright, shiny and lubricated now without any damage during the cleaning process. Nothing can be done however if the razor already has brassing and plating loss. Maas makes a polishing paste that will help with tough stains and light scratches.
1) Soak the razors for 2-3 hours or overnight in a bath of Evapo-Rust
2) Rinse off razors in cold water.
3) Put the razors into the Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner with some water and a little soap scum removing solution and run it for 2 sessions of 8 minutes apiece.
4) Rinse off razors in cold water.
5) Scrub razors with toothbrush and Maas Metal Polish.
6) Wipe off Maas Metal Polish with paper towels or clean dry cotton cloth.
7) Finish polishing with clean dry cotton cloth.
8) Repeat steps 5-7 if needed.
9) Soak polished razors in a mineral oil bath for 2 hours. Wipe dry.
Done. The razors should be bright, shiny and lubricated now without any damage during the cleaning process. Nothing can be done however if the razor already has brassing and plating loss. Maas makes a polishing paste that will help with tough stains and light scratches.
Purchase from Appleton Barber Supply
(x2) Lucky Tiger Special Formula Hair Tonic 16 oz.
Lucky Tiger Lemon Facial Cleansing Cream 13 oz.
Lucky Tiger Bay Rum Aftershave 16 oz.
Lucky Tiger Aspen Scented Aftershave 16 oz.
Clubman Citrus Musk After Shave 12-1/2 oz.
Clubman Draggon Noir Aftershave 14oz
Jeris Osage Rub Astringent 14 oz.
Master Iceland Breeze Aftershave, 6oz
Master Ocean Blue Aftershave 6 oz.
Master Musk Aftershave, 6oz
Stephan Alpine Menthol Afershave 15 oz.
Link: Appleton Barber Supply
2007.10.11 Shave of the Day
Shower
Bath Soap: Scentual Gardens Lemon Tree Scrub Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Conditioner w/Babassu Oil
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Shampoo w/Babassu Oil
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 34C Classic HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Sharp Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Saint Charles Shave LLC Shea Butter & Avocado Oil Shave Cream
Technique: WTG/45XTG/Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave
Result: 4.5/5.0 The Saint Charles Shave Cream by itself is not one of my favorites. The lather is thin although slick enough to for the job. The scent is weird. I'm going to use this as a pre shave lather product in the future.
Bath Soap: Scentual Gardens Lemon Tree Scrub Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Conditioner w/Babassu Oil
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Shampoo w/Babassu Oil
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 34C Classic HD Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Sharp Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Saint Charles Shave LLC Shea Butter & Avocado Oil Shave Cream
Technique: WTG/45XTG/Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave
Result: 4.5/5.0 The Saint Charles Shave Cream by itself is not one of my favorites. The lather is thin although slick enough to for the job. The scent is weird. I'm going to use this as a pre shave lather product in the future.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
2007.10.10 Shave of the Day
Lemon & Lavender Day
Shower
Bath Soap: Scentual Gardens Lemon Tree Scrub Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Conditioner w/Shea Butter
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Shampoo w/Shea Butter
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Sharp Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Issy Lavender Glycerin Shave Soap
Technique: WTG/45XTG/Cleanup
Post Shave
Facial Toner: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel & Aloe Toner
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc
Result: 4.5/5.0 I went with a Lemon and Lavender today. Nice usual shave with no problems getting it to 98% BBS and almost no irritation. I need to get the flesh tone talc. The white is OK but I have to rub it in a lot to tone it down.
Shower
Bath Soap: Scentual Gardens Lemon Tree Scrub Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Conditioner w/Shea Butter
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Lemon Clarifying Shampoo w/Shea Butter
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Sharp Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Issy Lavender Glycerin Shave Soap
Technique: WTG/45XTG/Cleanup
Post Shave
Facial Toner: Thayer's Lavender Witch Hazel & Aloe Toner
Aftershave: Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc
Result: 4.5/5.0 I went with a Lemon and Lavender today. Nice usual shave with no problems getting it to 98% BBS and almost no irritation. I need to get the flesh tone talc. The white is OK but I have to rub it in a lot to tone it down.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
2007.10.09 Shave of the Day
Shower
Bath Soap: Scentual Gardens Lemon Tree Scrub Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Conditioner w/Babassu Oil
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Shampoo w/Babassu Oil
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Sharp Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Cremo Cream Cremo Cream Shave Cream (pre shave lather)
Shave Cream/Soap: Kent Lanolin Triple Milled Shave Soap
Technique: WTG/45XTG/Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Citris Musk Aftershave
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc
Result: 4.6/5.0 I'll be smelling the Pinaud Clubman Musk Aftershave all day.
Bath Soap: Scentual Gardens Lemon Tree Scrub Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Conditioner w/Babassu Oil
Shampoo/Conditioner: Avalon Organics Peppermint Revitalizing Shampoo w/Babassu Oil
Facial Wash: Nivea Sensitive Skin Facial Wash
Deodorant: Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
Shave
Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Japanese Style Non-Folding Razor ACD-N
Razor Blades: Feather Pro Guard Blades for Feather ACD-N
Razor: Merkur 500 Progress Adjustable Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
Razor Blades: Sharp Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades v2
Brush: Crabtree & Evelyn Edwin Jagger Made Brass & Faux Ebony Best Badger Shave Brush
Bowl: Mitsuwa 6" Beige shallow hand thrown Japanese bowl with side rest
Shave Cream/Soap: Cremo Cream Cremo Cream Shave Cream (pre shave lather)
Shave Cream/Soap: Kent Lanolin Triple Milled Shave Soap
Technique: WTG/45XTG/Cleanup
Post Shave
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Citris Musk Aftershave
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Talc
Result: 4.6/5.0 I'll be smelling the Pinaud Clubman Musk Aftershave all day.
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